Veszprém-Balaton European Region of Sport 2026 BID

The Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture program was developed to bring together regional cooperation involving 116 settlements; this is one of the greatest achievements of the program series. Our long-term goals include maintaining this strong network of relationships across the region and, and, if necessary, filling it with new content.

This is why Veszprém has decided to take the initiative once again and, using this strong network of connections, to launch the "European Region of Sport 2026" bid.

The greatest success and largest investment of the European Capital of Culture program series is the competition for the cities, provided they are able to carry on the legacy created in the competition. Veszprém has chosen an excellent project for this by applying for the title of European Region of Sport. This title conveys the message that exercise should be a source of joy in everyday life, a means of maintaining health and a tool for social cohesion. The channel of communication has changed, with culture giving way to sport and recreational exercise. The goals are no less ambitious than ensuring equal access to leisure activities for the widest possible social groups, creating the conditions necessary for a healthy lifestyle, and positioning the region positioning of regional health, leisure programs, and regional cooperation.